Many services allow you to pay your taxes via credit card. Paying directly through a tax prep and tax filing program is usually going to be more expensive. If you’re paying taxes on a card, be sure ...

Here's what you should know about income tax, what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and which states don't have it.

Lots of wage earners only file tax returns once a year. But small business owners, including the self-employed, have additional taxes to worry about–and possibly year round. While many wage earners ...

The April 15 tax filing deadline is one day away, and failing to file your tax return on time can lead to financial penalties. While many may consider putting off filing because they're unable to pay ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. The present and future of the tax law is currently being debated ...

Selling something that has shot up in value — think appreciated stocks, bitcoin bought for pennies, a rental building, or a closely held business — can leave you staring at a hefty state and federal ...